Ashes PHOTOS: Smith hundred rallies Australia in Perth Test

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith hundred rallies Australia in Perth Test

Steven Smith led Australia's fightback with a magnificent century after a revitalised England gave notice they would not be giving up the Ashes by reducing Australia to 220 for 5 by tea on a sweltering opening day of the third Test at the WACA on Friday.

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith hundred rallies Australia in Perth Test

Spinner Graeme Swann struck with just his second ball in the penultimate over before the break to dismiss Clarke in his 100th Test.

With centuries in both the opening two Tests, won by Australia, Clarke had looked in impeccable touch as he cruised to 24, but he advanced to Swann and hit the ball straight to English counterpart Alastair Cook, also playing his 100th Test, at short mid-wicket.

Image: Michael Clarke of Australia looks back as the England team celebrate his wicketPhotographs: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images